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3 Fire starting aids for wet, windy, freezing conditions
Robert F. lived in Toronto, Canada. He had taken a vacation to Alaska’s Denali National Park. While hiking in the park, he slipped and fell about 20 feet. He lost most of his gear and suffered fractures to his arm and lower spine. After the fall, he reached for his bag. But excruciating pain shot …
Top recommendations for long-term water storage
Our nation’s water infrastructure is fragile. Drought and natural disasters can cause huge, long-term disruptions. Plus, bad actors know how important our water is, and they will continue to look for ways to disrupt our drinking water. So, now is the time to build up your long-term water storage before the supply chain disruption really …
Bizarre story: backflipping fed accidentally shoots dancing man
Chase B. is a former FBI agent who worked in the Washington, D.C. office. He decided to go on vacation to Denver, and one evening, he visited a Denver nightclub called Mile High Spirits Tasting Room. In a video from the nightclub, Chase is seen dancing. At one point, he attempts to do a backflip …
Never do this one thing when creating an online account
Late one night, Sarah L. received a strange e-mail… It was around midnight and the email said her order from Grubhub was on the way. Not only had she not ordered the food, but the food was ordered in New York, and Sarah lived thousands of miles away. She contacted Grubhub and notified them of …
Heavy vs. light trigger pull – which is better?
Robert B. is a former Tulsa County Sheriff’s volunteer deputy. During an undercover sting operation, Robert assisted with the arrest of a suspect. But as the suspect was being arrested by officers, Robert shot the man. The man died from the gunshot wound. Robert immediately said that he meant to shoot the man with his …
How a Florida man survived being trapped in the snow
Walt W. was born and raised in Florida, but was visiting North Dakota when he set out on what was supposed to be a two-hour hike. But his hike didn’t go as planned… and his survival skills were put to the test. Walt said, “I love the wilderness, I love camping, I love being outdoors. …
Dad kills boyfriend for coming out of the closet
Derrick F. and his family live in a small Georgia town. Around 2:30am one morning, Derrick and his wife awoke to alerts on their phones telling them that the front door of the home had opened. Derrick got out of bed to investigate and grabbed his gun. As he walked into one of the bedrooms, …
Unbelievable: criminal’s Carhart jacket stops 4 bullets
During a busy day in Midtown, NYPD officers encountered a depressed man with a knife. The man was a Broadway stagehand who was brandishing an 8-inch knife. The man with the knife became aggressive when he was trying to buy beer at a local convenience store. The store refused to sell him the alcohol and …
Chickens or ducks – which survival livestock is best?
According to the USDA, it’s estimated that 13 million Americans (or about 5% of the population) raise chickens in their backyard. But how did it all get started? In the early 1900s, chickens in the U.S. were not considered necessary animals on farms. Chicken meat was a delicacy that was only eaten on special occasions. …
Life-saving evacuation lessons from 9/11
The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center led to reshaping homeland security and the way we respond to a crisis. The terrorist attacks didn’t stop architects from designing massive buildings… But the tragedy of 9/11 did prompt important changes in the way these buildings are built. The National Institute of Standards and Technology issued …
Operation Paperclip and the Nazis
When World War II ended, a new race started. The allies who had defeated Hitler were competing against each other for intelligence. This is why a secret U.S. program recruited Nazis to work for the U.S. government. In 1945, the Joint Intelligence Objectives Agency was tasked with identifying German doctors, engineers, and scientists that were …
3 tips for making safe crypto payments
There are currently over 300 million cryptocurrency users in the world, and around 18,000 companies around the world now accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment. Hackers also love to target cryptocurrency. In one of the biggest cryptocurrency heists, hackers stole $600 million. The hackers exploited vulnerability in the Poly Network. This is a platform …
How to legally ship your guns
Shipping guns can be confusing. Laws are always changing and you might be breaking the law without even knowing it. But an Alabama man named Eric L. knew what he was doing when he illegally shipped guns. Eric had advertised guns for sale on an online classified website. Turns out, he was operating a business …
3 methods spies use to cultivate trust
During the Cold War, U.S. spies monitored the Soviet press for valuable information. One day, they discovered that a Russian magazine had shared a recipe for coot (a small bird that is commonly consumed in Eastern Europe). Seems harmless enough, but for the CIA, the recipe meant disaster. You see, the CIA had an agreement …
How to escape the crosshairs of an active shooter
During the war in Iraq, the U.S. Military had legendary sniper Chris Kyle… And the enemy insurgents had a sniper named Juba. Videos posted online claimed to show Juba killing soldiers, and showed how accurate he was when it came to sharpshooting. Insurgent propaganda credited Juba with 37 kills. It’s believed that Juba operated with …
Your AR-15: Three must have upgrades
A Philadelphia couple enjoyed a night out together… right up until their lives changed forever. The husband and wife were walking to the front door of their apartment when they noticed a man staring at them. The man appeared to be high on drugs and was silent as he fixated on the couple. After the …
Soldier kills testicle chomping terrorist with “Last Resort” weapon
Staff Sgt. David B. served in Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq. One night his squad was assigned to clear a block of 12 buildings. It was thought insurgents were hiding in the area. After clearing the first 9 buildings, the U.S. soldiers hadn’t found any enemy fighters. But at the tenth building, two insurgents …
Man drops charging grizzly with one .357 round
Brian M. lives in Texas. He was visiting Glacier National Park in Montana where it was legal for him to carry his pistol. Brian was hiking on the Mount Brown Lookout trail when he spotted a grizzly bear about 25 feet away. He noticed the bear was moving toward another group of hikers, so he …
Man wins gun fight against 5 attackers using this
One of the most frightening things that can happen is a home invasion. It can make folks feel vulnerable and unsafe… And it’s why it’s so important to have a home defense plan… just like this man in Houston, TX. He had a plan to defend his home. But his plan didn’t just work against …
4 Terrible self-defense ideas
Adam F. lived with his parents in Fresno, CA. One day his parents were gone and he encountered a black widow spider in the home. For some reason, Adam decided to use a blowtorch to kill the spider. But instead, he set his parent’s home on fire. According to local media, Adam told firefighters that …
How to survive a panicked stampede
Lag B’Omer is a Jewish religious holiday that occurs on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. Each year, Lag B’Omer brings tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews to Mount Meron in northern Israel. The large crowd usually lights bonfires, prays, and dances as part of the celebrations. In 2021, it was estimated …
Axe throwing homeowner chops down intruder
Benjamin B. of Kalamazoo, Michigan likes to attend Renaissance fairs, and is a member of the Michigan Entertainment Renaissance Curiosities Society. In his spare time, Ben likes to train in ritualized combat using replica weapons. He plays a character in Renaissance re-enactments. But, he says the fighting and contact in these events is very real. …
Defending your life without a gun or knife…
Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, Maryland. (not a safe place) A 21-year-old chemistry major was home one was evening when he heard a noise in his garage. Earlier in the day, the garage had been burglarized and electronics had been stolen. Around 1:20 am, the student went to investigate the noise he heard …
Staying dry while bugging out in the rain
Joel M. lives in Williams, Arizona, which is not exactly a place you would expect to get a lot of rain. One weekend, Joel went on a camping trip with a group of friends. But the group didn’t get to enjoy their trip. They were camping in Supai Canyon when in the middle of the …